Sikkim-origin Girish and The Chronicles becomes first Indian rock band to feature on America’s Got Talent

Girish and The Chronicles advanced to the next round on AGT

America’s Got Talent Season 20’s auditions are currently ongoing with Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Melanie "Mel B" Brown gracing the judges’ chairs.

However, one particular entry during the audition round is making headlines.

Indian hard rock band Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) was originally formed in Sikkim and now based in Bengaluru. The band has auditioned and instantly impressed the judges. Additionally, they created history by becoming the first Indian rock band to hit the AGT stage. They also became the first Indian band to reach the next round.

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The band was initially formed in 2009 by brothers Girish and Yogesh Pradhan, alongside Suraz Karki and Nagen Mongrati. They started performing in Gangtok’s underground scene, inspired by ’80s rock legends like Dio and Guns N’ Roses.

However, they later moved to Bengaluru, and now they are representing the country at the global stage.

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They have released some acclaimed albums like Back to Earth, Rock the Highway, and Hail to the Heroes. Previously, they have opened for international acts like Poets of the Fall and Destruction. They have also toured in countries including Nepal and the United States.

Rock band Girish and The Chronicles is currently in India, and they are set to perform in Delhi on June 6.